MILK BAR

d in all major cities and towns across Central and Eastern Europe for the workers. Eventually, the Soviet Union would collapse, but some of these milk bars--known for affordable food but high quality--would survive as nostalgic relics without being updated. Milk bars to this day have stayed popular as a meeting place for people of all walks of life. Thanks to this social mixture, there is a disregard; forgiveness to the interior state, for the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming. The concept of 800M is to create a friendly meeting place, to bring more cultural diversity to the heart of Downtown Phoenix, to serve traditional Polish and Central European food and drinks--much like the original milk bars, but with bespoke, modern twists.
800M is a fusion of true European comfort food, mood lighting, clean lines, and fresh colors that contradicts the utilitarian milk bars of the past. Embracing all the best of Central European hospitality within an ultra-modern setting, 800M offers you an experience of some of the best in polish and European culture…
The 800M concept and design is by the award winning architect Darek Pasieka, who has called the Roosevelt Arts District home since 2007. His modern resurrection of a 1946 dilapidated apartment complex has now become a vibrant young community up the street called 300M. From Studio Darek,
You are here. Here was marked as an abandoned, to-be-imploded building. Originally built in 1909 as a western colonial home for the Marsh Arnott family, records depict the transformation of this building through time. Here was a home, a hair salon, a law office, and an art gallery. Now, a modern day milk and vodka bar to be enjoyed with your eyes as well as your pallet. As always, it is my pleasure to conceive, build, create. 800M has returned life to the Arnott house. LIVE, EAT MODERN! Respecting the past, celebrating the present, and looking into the future. this is my architecture. Thank you for your support and patronage
Na zdrowie (to your health)

Darek Pasieka